THE WAR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 48, 11 October 1911, Page 5

THE WAR.

SLAVERY IX TRIPOLI DENIED

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) London, October 10.

The Turkish Embassy denies the exit*tc.ico of slavery at Tripoli, as implied ay the Italian proclamation. The “Daily -Mail’s” Turin correspondent' states that the Artiglicre tired seventy-six shells, killing great numbers.

Constantinople, October 10

The Porter's X’ote seeking information on the ha,sis of mediation, insists upon the recognition ot her sovereign i ights in Triooii.

it is understood that Assini Bey, Minister at Sofia, accepts the portfolio of Foreign Office. Assim is a Young Turk, and described as unyielding in straightforwardness. His appointment may indicate' the hardening of the Turkish attitfido along the union of Progress lines. The Central Committee aL Salonika, hearing that Said Pasha was negotiating for peace, sent a message declaring that Turks should resist tun Tripolitan occupation to the death. KRUPP GUNS FOUND.

Malta, October 10. After landing, Hassan Passa, Mayor of Tripoli, surrendered the town I lie Doputy-Vali handed over the Government offices, Hassan was appointed Vice-Governor.

The Italians found now Krupp batteries of guns with a range of six miles. The Turks evidently did not know how to use them.

The German Consul urged an immediate lauding, because the mob was

sacking the city. The Arabs are grateful because the mosques are undamaged. The Italians capuired tweiity-five Turks at the advance posts, and twenty-one machine guns. It is officially announced that the Porte is acceding to the request of the German Ambassador not to expel Italians fn n, Turkey.

THE BULGARIAN FRONTIER

Sofia, October 10. A semi-official Note states that the Government has requested the Porto to discontinue military preparations on the Turko-liulgarian frontier, with a view to quietening public opinion. A portion of the First Bulgarian Reserves will shortly bo mobilising. NEUTRAL GRAIN VESSELS. London, October 10. Owing to the large fleet of British grain vessels in the Black Sea, lurUey’s declaring of grain as contra--I,'and occasioned anxiety on the Wheat Exchange, until assurances were received that neutrals were permitted to proceed. FIRST LAND ENGAGEMENT. A SURPRISE FOR ITALIANS. (Received 11, 8.45 a.m.) Berlin, October 10. The “Lokal Anzeiger” reports the first land engagement in the suburbs of Tripoli. As a result the Italians find tnat they must remain within range of the battleship guns. COAL NOT CONTRABAND. (Received 11, 9.30 a.m.) Romo, October 10. The first contingent left Naples on the sth, and landed at Tobruk today. Others are leaving Taranto and Augusta, and will effect a junction east of Malta. Italy does; not consider coal contraband. RELEASE OF GRAIN VESSELS. Constantinople, October 10. _ The Porte has authorised grain vessels to pass the Dardanelles for Italian ports. This authority releases over two hundred vessels in the Black Sea. BRITISH SUBJECTS ENJOINED. A Supplementary Gazette has been issueci, which enjoins British subjects to observe strict neutrality in the Turko-Italian war.